Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 4 - Minutes of Proceedings
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 2, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 6:15 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Angus, Austin, P.C., Buchanan, P.C., Christensen, Fitpatrick, Hubley, Kinsella, Léger, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C. (10).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Lisa Patterson and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee began its consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
APPEARING:
The Honourable Andy Scott, P.C., MP, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
The Honourable Joseph L. Handley, Premier of the Northwest Territories and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.
WITNESSES:
Susan Barnes, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:
Paula Isaak, Associate Chief Federal Negotiator, Northwest Territories;
Richard Ashton, Assistant Negotiator, Tlicho.
Department of Justice Canada:
Mary Douglas, Counsel;
James Stringham, Acting Senior Counsel, Human Rights Law Section.
Department of Finance Canada:
Annie Carrier, Chief, First Nations Finance Section.
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs of the Northwest Territories:
Roy Erasmus, Director of Negotiations and Acting Chief Negotiator;
Martin Goldney, Legal Counsel.
Mr. Scott made an opening statement and, together with Ms. Barnes, Ms. Isaak, Ms. Douglas, Mr. Stringham, Mr. Ashton and Ms. Carrier answered questions.
At 7:17 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 7:24 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Handley made an opening statement and, together with Mr. Erasmus and Mr.Goldney, answered questions.
At 7:55 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Tuesday, February 8, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 9:37 a.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Christensen, Léger, Pearson, Sibbeston, St. Germain and Watt (6).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
WITNESSES:
Dogrib Treaty 11 Council:
Deputy Grand Chief Charlie J. Nitsiza;
John B. Zoe, Chief Negotiator;
Richard B. Salter, Legal Counsel;
Bertha Rabesca-Zoe, Legal Counsel;
Eddie Erasmus, Negotiator.
Mr. Nitsiza and Mr. Zoe each made a statement; the former interpreted in English by Mr. Erasmus, and, with Mr. Salter and Ms. Rabesca-Zoe, answered questions.
At 11:10 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
OTTAWA, Wednesday, February 9, 2005
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met at 6:25 p.m., this day, in room 160-S, Centre Block, the Chair, the Honourable Nick G. Sibbeston, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Buchanan, P.C., Christensen, Gustafson, Léger, Pearson, Sibbeston, St. Germain, P.C., and Watt (8).
In attendance: From the Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament: Mary Hurley, Lisa Patterson, and Frédéric Beauregard-Tellier.
Also in attendance: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Monday, December 13, 2004, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-14, An Act to give effect to a land claims and self-government agreement among the Tlicho, the Government of the Northwest and the Government of Canada, to make related amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
WITNESSES:
Assembly of First Nations:
Phil Fontaine, National Chief;
Bill Erasmus, Northwest Territories Regional Chief.
North Slave Metis Alliance:
Bill Enge, President.
Mr. Fontaine and Mr. Erasmus made a presentation and, together, answered questions.
At 7:28 p.m., the committee suspended.
At 7:32 p.m., the committee resumed.
Mr. Enge made a presentation and answered questions.
At 8:12 p.m. it was agreed that the committee proceed to clause by clause consideration of Bill C-14.
It was agreed that the title, the preamble and clause 1 stand postponed.
It was agreed that clause 2 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 3 and 4 carry.
It was agreed that clause 5 carry.
It was agreed that clause 6 carry.
It was agreed that clause 7 carry.
It was agreed that clause 8 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 9 to 14 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 15 to 94 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 95 and 96 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 97 to 106 carry.
It was agreed that clauses 107 to 110 carry.
It was agreed that clause 111 carry.
It was agreed that clause 1 carry.
It was agreed that the preamble carry.
It was agreed that the title carry.
It was agreed that the bill be adopted without amendment.
It was agreed that the bill be reported to the Senate.
At 8:20 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Gaëtane Lemay
Clerk of the Committee